“We already have a de facto nominee, and I’ve told that to Commissioner Wolf,” said GOP party chairman Dick Wadhams, referring to former U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer. “Until someone shows me that they have as credible a campaign as Bob Schaffer, we only have one candidate.”

The national party, as well the GOP senatorial campaign arm, are backing Schaffer, which gives him the opportunity for fundraising help before the August primary. The GOP nominee is expected to face U.S. Rep. Mark Udall, a Democrat from Eldorado Springs.

Wolf said he isn’t talking the party snub personally.

“I think I was not aware of how strong the support for Bob Schaffer is,” Wolf said. “I’m re-evaluating what I want to do.”

Wolf said he has been encouraged by the support he’s received from Western Slope voters. Therefore, over the next two weeks he will consider whether to continue his bid for the Senate seat, being vacated by Allard, a Republican, or to run for the 3rd District congressional seat against incumbent Democrat John Salazar.

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